Chapter 788 Smart Glasses
Zhou Jiangping carefully pondered the structure and functions of this brand new device. Although he felt that he understood Chen Mo's intentions, he was still a little confused.
From a hardware perspective, this device is basically between Solution 1 and Solution 3, which has much more functions than simple Bluetooth glasses, but it is impossible to have too many high-end functions. At least it is a bit difficult to reach the level of large-scale PC games.
Zhou Jiangping said: "Well, there is no problem with this design, but I still don't understand it. What is the core difference between this plan and Plan 1 and Plan 2?"
Chen Mo smiled: "It depends on the positioning of this device. It has richer functions than the Bluetooth glasses in Solution 1, but the difference from the portable VR helmet in Solution 2 is that its main focus is MR, not VR, which means it will not mix with current VR games."
"The core function of MR is not to play games, but to facilitate real life."
Zhou Jiangping's eyes lit up.
Chen Mo continued: "There is a camera in front of this device to collect the picture in front of the player's field of vision. Through this camera, players can scan real objects, estimate prices online, and measure length and distance. At the same time, this device can also integrate most of the software functions of the current mobile phone. It will not be an accessory for the mobile phone, it can itself replace many functions of the mobile phone."
"Players can open web pages on their glasses, process text information, emails, install smart software, enable navigation, maps, online shopping, etc."
"Of course, you can also use it to listen to music and watch movies, but the effect in the image may not be that good, but it is definitely not bad."
"In some special scenarios, mixed reality will provide players with more convenience. For example, when watching a football match, players can see the data and scoreboards of the current ball-controlling players; for example, players can use these glasses combined with special simulated guns to create a gun battle with explosive audio-visual effects... Of course, this function requires subsequent development, but from a technical perspective, they are completely possible."
"At the same time, it can also integrate the functions of the translator, and when you hear other languages, it can translate them into languages you can understand and translate them for you through headphones."
"If you think further, it can be equipped with a simple artificial intelligence system that helps you arrange your itinerary, write memos, automatically reminders, helps you analyze certain problems, and even chats with you when you are bored."
"Of course, in terms of entertainment, it can carry many MR games, which have completely different fun than current mobile games and VR games."
Zhou Jiangping kept nodding: "Yes, so, scenes like the ones in many science fiction movies can actually become reality? The artificial intelligence butler that everyone carries with? It sounds very good! If you say that, in fact, the camera on the device can also be equipped with live broadcast and video recording functions?"
Chen Mo pondered for a moment and said, "This... I don't really recommend turning on the live broadcast and video functions."
Zhou Jiangping was stunned for a moment: "Why? This function is completely fine. Isn't it natural to do it?"
Chen Mo said: "Because the live broadcast and video recording functions have the risk of infringing on others' privacy. Simply put, most people feel very uncomfortable when they see strangers lifting their phones on the road, right? That's the reason. If the live broadcast and video recording functions are turned on for the device, it is equivalent to giving everyone a mobile phone that can be photographed at any time, which will inevitably lead to other people's resistance to this device."
"...It makes sense." Zhou Jiangping suddenly realized.
Chen Mo said: "This is just one of the problems, and there are other problems, such as price problems, energy consumption problems, heating problems, etc. Only by solving these problems can this product be truly introduced to the market. However, based on the current technical level, it is a bit difficult, but it can be solved."
Zhou Jiangping nodded: "Okay, then I will arrange for someone to develop it according to your plan by Mr. Chen. By the way, about the game on this thing..."
Chen Mo said: "Don't worry, I'll consider this."
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In fact, in Chen Mo's previous life, some companies have conducted research on similar wearable devices, such as Google Glass, which was once popular.
However, Google Glass actually failed and it was born in an era that did not belong to itself.
There are actually many questions about Google Glass.
The price is too expensive, the battery life is too short, and it causes severe heat during use.
Only one eye can see the screen, and the viewing area is too small. When viewing the screen in the upper right corner, the user seems to be rolling his eyes, which seriously affects his image.
There are too few related applications and it is difficult to develop software.
Many people think that this thing violates their privacy, and people who wear it in public may even be called "glasshole" (glasseshole).
There is another very critical issue, the interaction is worrying.
Google Glass uses voice, touch and body sense to interact, that is, if you want to give instructions to the glasses, you need to say or make gestures by yourself, but the mobile phone also has this function. Google Glass does not have intelligent image recognition and does not have intentional reading, so it will not be particularly convenient to use this thing, and it cannot be effectively distinguished from the functions of the mobile phone.
In other words, it is particularly expensive, but there is no place that can be better than mobile phones in general, and even its quality is not as outstanding.
Therefore, if the technical level is not achieved, Chen Mo would never choose to make similar glasses, because it is doomed to fail.
But now, the emergence of micro-conscious reading devices has made similar wearable devices possible.
The smart glasses that Chen Mo wanted to make were the entire mirror of the display screen, and the information would be displayed directly in the player's entire field of vision, rather than only taking a part of the screen; interactiveness can directly read the player's consciousness, and the use of glasses will become very fast, and this is absolutely impossible for mobile phones to do, because the consciousness reading device must be close to the human brain.
Moreover, after the glasses are equipped with an artificial intelligence system, the current environment of the player can also be intelligently identified. When the player is in an environment with relatively chaotic road conditions, the artificial intelligence in the glasses will automatically lock certain functions to prevent players from becoming dangerous due to their visual and hearing.
The problem of too few applications is that as long as this device can be popularized, a large number of IT companies will inevitably develop the application of glasses.
At the same time, turning off the camera function of glasses can protect other people's privacy well and prevent others from resistant to this device.
As for price issues, battery life issues, heating issues... The technology in the parallel world is more developed, so these problems also have corresponding solutions. Chen Mo also has a certain amount of hardware knowledge. According to his estimate, the price of this smart glasses should be between 3,000 and 8,000 (with different models and configurations), and the battery life is 6 to 12 hours (the whole process can last for 6 hours with high-power consumption applications, and the normal battery life is 12 hours).
In addition, glasses have a folding solution when not in use, and can be carried with you in your bag.
In other words, the problems that plagued Google Glass in previous lives can actually be solved under the technical level of parallel worlds.
Chapter completed!